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GU51 WSV

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Blue Petrol 1898cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2017
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

121,447 mi
Last recorded121,447 miles
Recorded on2 Nov 2016
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU51 WSV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,898cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Nov 2016 121,447 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2015 115,738 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

front tyres worn on edges

rear coil springs rusty

Pass 22 Oct 2014 110,245 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2014 110,245 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 16 Oct 2013 105,194 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

front tyres wearing on edges

slight noise from steering column

Pass 24 Oct 2012 100,129 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 24 Oct 2011 95,156 miles

Both front tyres wearing on outer edges

Clonking noise from steering column

Nearside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Offside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Slight play in steering rack

Pass 26 Oct 2010 88,779 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

nsf tyre worn on edges

rear tyres worn uneven

Pass 26 Oct 2009 82,566 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2008 77,933 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2008 77,933 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

Pass 3 Oct 2007 71,481 miles

nsf tyre worn on edges

slight noise from top of steering coulom when rocked side to side

small crack osr lens

Pass 16 Oct 2006 64,035 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2005 55,041 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2004 45,192 miles

How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz A-class?

Based on 4,204,702 MOT tests across 368,463 vehicles.

77.6%
Pass Rate
5,763
Miles/Year
28
Year Lifespan
368,463
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 63,616
Brake pipe excessively corroded 58,529
Stop lamp not working 50,991
Registration plate lamp not working 41,728
Brake hose excessively deteriorated 38,250
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GU51 WSV is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Blue with a 1,898cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

Across all 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.9% with a typical mileage of 67,638 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Mercedes-benz A-class fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 63,616 recorded failures. If you're considering buying GU51 WSV, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mercedes-benz A-class typically stays on UK roads for around 28 years. At 25 years old, this Mercedes-benz A-class is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was GU51 WSV registered?

GU51 WSV is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 29 October 2001.

Is GU51 WSV safe to buy?

The MOT history for GU51 WSV shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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